Truth in Decorating: Designers Anne Coyle and Eric Hughes get cozy in the warm embrace of these seating classics

Ixelles Wing Chair by Casamidy From Kara Mann

Ixelles Wing Chair by Casamidy From Kara Mann

"Like something Andrée Putman would have in her loft," Coyle proclaims. "It's very minimalist, so you could use it anywhere." She also praises it as "well priced" and likes its sleek legs, unconventional arm pads, and wide stance that "plays with the proportions of a traditional wing chair."

Hudson River Valley Wing Chair by Ralph Lauren Home

Hudson River Valley Wing Chair by Ralph Lauren Home

"You feel as if you're sitting on a throne," Hughes remarks of this high-backed model. "It has a regal line, but the oversize blinders and nailhead trim give it zip." Because the perch accommodates his statuesque frame, Hughes calls it "a real meat-and-potatoes piece."